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Packaging stewardship passes in Oregon Senate
The upper chamber of the Oregon legislature narrowly approved a bill establishing extended producer responsibility for packaging Wednesday morning. The bill now moves to the House for consideration.
Maine lawmakers approve first-in-nation packaging EPR bill
Legislation creating an extended producer responsibility program for packaging has cleared both the Maine House of Representatives and Senate. It’s the first such bill in the U.S. to make it that far in the legislative process, and it now goes to the state’s governor for a signature.
RPET thermoformer saved from closure in bankruptcy deal
A federal judge approved a $9.6 million purchase bid for Pinnpack, allowing the California recycled PET thermoform manufacturer to remain operational.
Report estimates drop in plastic recycled in 2019
Slightly less scrap plastic from the U.S. was recycled in 2019 than the year prior. The data comes as brand owners signal greater demand for recycled resins.
Reclaimer adds infrastructure at South Carolina plant
After expanding its processing capacity last year, PET processor PolyQuest is now adding buildings, rail spurs and other site improvements.
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How brands plan to work toward ambitious 2025 goals
The U.S. Plastics Pact this week laid out its five-year plan for increasing recycled plastic use and boosting recycling rates, among other objectives.